Boyer named 2023 recipient of Iowa Professional Leadership Award

Jessica Boyer, School Business Official, Board Secretary-Treasurer for the New London CSD, recently received a prestigious award from the Iowa Association of School Business Officials (IASBO).

Boyer received the Iowa Professional Leadership Award, one of the highest honors that Iowa ASBO bestows upon its members. The awards are not just a measure of extraordinary deeds or a lengthy career — they are a recognition of those school business officials who, throughout their career and lifetime, have demonstrated excellence in service to their school district, communities and their profession.

Two awards are presented each year with award recipients receiving:

• A $1,000 scholarship to present to a graduating high school senior from the recipient’s school district

• A customized award for the recipient’s office

• Invitation to next Iowa ASBO Leadership Conference

• Reimbursement for registration/airfare/lodging up to a fixed amount to attend the next ASBO International Conference

Criteria considered in the selection process include:

• Leadership in the Schools — The candidate has gone above and beyond the call of duty to improve the learning conditions for students in their school system.

• Leadership in the Profession — The candidate has demonstrated commitment to improving the level of professionalism among school business officials through active participation in the Association and specifically as volunteer coordinator of the IASBO mentor program.

• Professional Development — The candidate has demonstrated a continuous interest in learning and in staying abreast of developments in the field of school business management. • Leadership in the Community — The candidate has demonstrated an active interest in improving their community through participation in local events and serving as a positive role model representing the school district.

Jessica Boyer has been in school business for 16 years. She started her career in the New London Community School District as a Special Education Associate, and later became the Clark Elementary Building Secretary. She decided to accept an opening as the District’s Business Manager/Board Secretary-Treasurer and pursued the advanced education needed to fulfill the requirements of her new position. After four years she earned her School Business Official Authorization as a graduate of the Iowa School Business Management Academy through Iowa State University.

Boyer has implemented many innovative programs in her district. Most recently they include Simbli modules, School Pay, Frontline Time and Attendance, Frontline Absence Management, and a partnership with the OPAA! Food service management company.

She is the current IASBO Regional Director for Region 10. She has been a mentor to four school business officials over the past five years and she serves on the IASBO Conference planning committee. Jessica was named as an Emerging Leader in the profession and has been awarded scholarships to allow her to attend the ASBO International conference on two different occasions. She participates in New London High School’s Career Day by sharing the IASBO recruiting video and answering questions pertaining to the profession.

Boyer supports her local community by donating her time, items as needed, and monetarily.